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ॐ दयालवे नमः

दयालु

Dayālu

Root: dayā (mercy, compassion) + ālu (full of, abounding in)

Compassion·करुणा
Meaning

अर्थ

The supremely merciful one, overflowing with compassion for all beings

परम दयालु, सभी प्राणियों के लिए करुणा से छलकने वाले

Word-by-Word Breakdown

शब्द-दर-शब्द विश्लेषण

दयालु

merciful, compassionate, full of mercy

दयालु, करुणामय

Modern Context

आधुनिक संदर्भ

Dayalu — common Indian name — parents aspiring mercy for children। Mother Teresa — 'Saint of Mercy' — Kolkata streets — modern dayalu icon। Medical professionals treating without payment — dayalu doctors। Stray animal feeders — daily dayalu act — Mumbai's dabbawalas who feed strays। Judges giving reformative rather than punitive sentences — judicial dayalu approach। शिव dayalu — drank poison for others (universal dayalu), gives moksha in Kashi (ultimate dayalu), pleased with just water (affordable dayalu), accepts even demons' devotion (non-discriminating dayalu) — compassion without conditions, limits, or exclusions।

When to Chant

कब जपें

Chant for cultivating boundless compassion. Ideal during seva and charity. Invoke for developing mercy. Powerful during compassion meditation and unconditional-love prayers.

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